Senior EC&I Engineer

Senior EC&I Engineer\n
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Bridgwater, Somerset / Hybrid Working
\n Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Optional 4- or 5-day working week

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Competitive Salary + Benefits

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A growing engineering company operating within the nuclear sector is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key technical leadership role delivering complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions across highly regulated projects.

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The organisation supports projects across new build, existing generation, decommissioning, defence, and other regulated industries. Previous nuclear experience is not essential - candidates from sectors such as Oil & Gas, energy, utilities, or industrial manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

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\nThe Role\n
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As Senior EC&I Engineer, you will act as a technical authority within the engineering team, leading the development, verification, and delivery of EC&I designs throughout the full project lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning support.

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You will provide technical leadership to engineers within the team while acting as a key interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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• Lead the development of EC&I design solutions, including system architectures, equipment specifications, and design documentation
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• Provide technical oversight and engineering judgement to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions
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• Develop and verify EC&I design deliverables including block diagrams, layouts, instrument lists, and system definitions
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• Carry out technical checking and verification activities to support manufacture and installation
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• Review and assess third-party and FEED design packages
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• Support substantiation and qualification activities to demonstrate compliance
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• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure technical delivery aligns with programme, budget, and contractual requirements
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• Support tendering activities including technical scoping and risk-informed cost estimation
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• Mentor and support EC&I Design Engineers, promoting engineering best practice and consistent standards
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• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, supplier engagement, and site visits
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• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, ISO standards, and company procedures
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• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high-quality auditable design records
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\nAbout You\n
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• HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline
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• Significant EC&I engineering experience within regulated or industrial environments
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• Proven experience delivering EC&I design solutions across the full project lifecycle
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• Strong understanding of EC&I system design, architecture development, equipment specification, and design justification
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• Experience applying BS7671 and relevant EC&I standards
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• Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 / IEC 61513
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• Awareness of cyber security standards including ISO 27001 / IEC 62443
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• Familiarity with PLC systems, instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and control panel design
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• Understanding of maintainability, obsolescence management, and through-life support considerations
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• Chartered Engineer status is advantageous, although candidates working toward chartership are encouraged
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• Ability to obtain security clearance
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\nWhat's on Offer\n
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• Competitive salary
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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• Optional 4-day or 5-day working pattern
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• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
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• 8% employer pension contribution
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• Health Cash Plan
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• Profit-sharing bonus scheme
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• Paid overtime or TOIL
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• Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a highly regulated sector
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This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to work on complex and meaningful engineering projects while developing expertise within the nuclear industry.

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